Beer and music do match. This was proved by numerous partnerships and collaborations with performers launched by many brands including Heineken, Grolsch, Carlsberg, as well as premium lager brand Kronenbourg 1664, which is to release a new music-centered addition to its ‘Slow the Pace’ campaign, devised by BBH. Just like Levi’s did within its ‘Pioneer Session’ where celebrated artists were remaking popular songs of past decades, the beer brand is helping old tracks be heard again and live a new life but with the same musicians.

Johnnie Walker opened The Johnnie Walker House in Shanghai, the first of its kind outside of Scotland, which marks a new chapter for whisky culture in China. Celebrities and the social elite joined in the event:  Xia Yu, who was a named winner at The 51st Venice film festival; Chen Kun, winner of both the Huabiao and Baihua award; and Peter Chan, the influential film director and producer took part in the unveiling ceremony on May 19. The three celebrity guests, along with Johnnie Walker’s Master Blender, Dr. Jim Beveridge, led a tour for distinguished guests inside The Johnnie Walker House and engaged them in an interactive exploration of centuries-old whisky culture, from the shores of Scotland to the luxury of Shanghai.

UNIQLO established itself as the most compassionate fashion brand when its CEO and chairman donated $12 million of his own money to cope with the aftermath of Japanese earthquake and technological catastrophe. However, the company is determined to give more to help restore the country, and is uniting top fashion designers and pop-artists under the umbrella of the noble cause entitled ‘Save Japan’.

Heineken is pleased to announce that they will be continuing their tradition of offering discoverable music experiences to their consumers, by expanding their annual summer music program. Heineken Red Star Access, which is the successor to Heineken’s popular music programs of the past, Red Star Soul and Inspire, will kick off on June 9 with an exclusive Kanye West presents G.O.O.D. Music event in New York City.

Lancôme is pleased to announce the arrival of Emma Watson as new ambassadress for the brand. An English actress born in Paris, Emma Watson is a young woman perfectly in step with her time. She embodies the freshness, energy and modernity of a generation for which she is the icon—creative, passionate, committed and sensitive to the world around her, she is a confident free spirit who displays astonishing maturity.